If you’re serious about protecting your ankles while hooping, ZAMST braces are legit. These are the same braces Steph Curry rocks – yeah, the greatest shooter ever trusts these to keep his ankles solid while breaking ankles on the court.
When to Wear Them:
- Coming back from a sprain
- If you’ve got weak ankles
- During intense games
- Playing on sketchy courts
- If you’re doing a lot of cuts and crossovers
The A2-DX is their best brace for basketball. It’s not cheap (around $60-70) but way better than being sidelined with an injury.
Brace alone don’t work; you need to also strengthen your ankles.
Do this work out plan 3x per week:
- Balance on one foot for 30 seconds (try closing your eyes to level up)
- 20 calf raises on each leg
- Spell the alphabet with your foot in the air
- Mini hops in different directions, landing softly
Don’t be stupid, go see a doctor if:
- You can’t walk
- Your ankle looks weird or super swollen
- It hurts bad for more than 2 days
- Keeps giving out even with the brace
Pro Tips:
- Get the right size – measure your ankle or try it on
- Break it in during practice first
- Wear good basketball shoes with it
- Don’t rely just on the brace – do the exercises too
Real talk: ankle braces aren’t just for injured players. They’re like wearing a seatbelt – better to have protection before you need it. If Steph Curry/Trae Young needs them, there’s no shame in wearing them to stay healthy and keep hooping.
